The ALL Family of Companies is once again an authorized dealer for Maeda mini cranes. ALL is also adding 13 Maeda spider cranes to its own fleet.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced new streamlined processes for noncitizen workers who are victims of, or witnesses to, the violation of labor rights, to access an expedited deferred action request process. Deferred action protects noncitizen workers from threats of immigration-related retaliation from abusive employers.

Simpson Strong-Tie announced the expansion of its Construction Trades Support program with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley. Formerly held once a year, program events will now take place twice yearly, with an expanded agenda that includes hands-on activities in the plumbing and electrical trades.

The U.S. Department of Energy last month released the latest version of the Zero Energy Ready Home requirements for single-family homes. Version 2 of the ZERH requirements included an update of the thermal envelope insulation levels to those required by the 2021 Residential IECC, whereas the previous version (V1 Rev 8) stipulated 2015 IECC thermal insulation requirements.

The U.S. Department of Labor announced changes to Occupational Safety and Health Administration civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2023.

Ware Malcomb announced Jan. 12 that Yamini Mudaliar has been promoted to Studio Manager of Architecture in the firm’s Atlanta office. In the role, Mudaliar will help lead the growth and management of the Atlanta Architecture Studio and manage select projects.

Matt Kenton has been named the Chief Operating Officer at Nova USA Wood Products, Inc. He is responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations, sales initiatives, hiring processes and new business efforts, as well as establishing Nova USA Wood Products as the premier brand in today’s topical hardwood marketplace.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration held a meeting of its National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health on Jan. 10 to hear updates from Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Jim Frederick and a report from NACOSH’s Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Work Group.

L&W Supply has announced that Alan Lott has been named branch manager of the company’s Austin, Texas, location.

Fi-Foil Company announced today that Rodney “Rod” Miller has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. An experienced leader in building materials, Miller will succeed William “Bill” Lippy and assumed responsibilities on Jan. 9.